Aging Out of Foster Care

Salt Lake City, UT – Teens aging out of Utah's foster care system numbered more than three hundred last year alone. When these children leave foster care at age 18, they face daunting obstacles. They lack family support. They have no place to live. They have almost no money. Most are poorly-prepared to live on their own. This year's "Kids Count" report looks at the unique challenges facing these young adults. KUER's Tasha Cook has this report.